Religious Education and Youth Coordinator in Cottonwood, Arizona at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Parish Cotton

The Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator will oversee our dynamic religious education program, and also work to build a Parish Youth program through logistical planning and execution of all RE classes, sacrament preparation and youth outreach. Our mission is to “be God’s instrument to make people holy.” This year’s focus is on growing our community and family outreach. The RE/Youth Coordinator is an integral part of this mission.

*We will train the right candidate, and pay for certifications.*

Duties and Responsibilities

A. Catholic Religious Education Program

• Shall coordinate and train volunteer teachers and teacher's aides for the following classes: Kindergarten/1st Grade, Elementary 1 & 2, Secondary 1 & 2, and OCIA. (May vary depending on each unique OCIC population.)
• In consultation with the Pastor and Parish Administrator, develop and submit an annual calendar of RE events by July 1st of each calendar year.
• Oversee and assure that all sacramental records are uploaded into ParishStaq in a timely manner and physically stored where appropriate and required.
• Oversee and assure that weekly attendance and other RE student requirements are recorded in ParishStaq.
• Develop, supervise and provide weekly religious education programs (mid-week programs run during the school year).
• Recruit, train and assist all volunteers for Catholic RE programs, including all teachers and teacher aids.
• Develop, coordinate, and distribute teaching schedules and location information with all speakers, catechists and volunteers two weeks before class start date.
• Schedule and maintain a list of backup personnel for all potential speakers, catechists and volunteers. The Pastor approves all speakers.
• Coordinate and set up room requirements for the RE program. Procure necessary materials and supplies, train volunteer staff as needed and supervise this activity. Maintain and leave all work spaces clean and tidy.
• Organize and oversee a Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the summer.
• Arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled RE activities.

B. Catholic Youth Programs.

• Coordinate an outreach and activities program for Roman Catholic teenagers in our Parish.
• Plan and organize up to four retreats per year for Youth and/or Adults enrolled in the OCIC, OCIA and other pre-Sacrament classes.
• Reserve retreat sites, resource materials and resource leaders for retreats.
• Coordinate youth activities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a current catechist certificate*
• Has 2+ years experience facilitating, coordinating and training volunteers for Catholic & Catechetical Ministries.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a letter of recommendation from at least one Priest.
• Is dynamic, creative and passionate about their Catholic Faith; and is gifted at bringing people together to work harmoniously.

Qualifications

• Possesses experience with Catholic children's programs including Sunday RE/OCIC, sacramental preparation for reconciliation, Eucharist and children's liturgy of the Word.
• Experience or working knowledge of OCIA.
• 1+ year experience recruiting, training and managing catechists and other volunteers.
• Possesses a basic working knowledge of budgets.
• We will consider unpaid/volunteer experience.

This is a full time position with full benefits.

Interested Candidates are requested to submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 References (Priest reference required.)